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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is a network that links smaller networks together, but potentially on a global scale?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below can best be described as aggressive upset conditions that would require operator intervention within an appropriate time period?
In IPv4, there are a range of protocols that can be used at any one time. Which of the protocols below would be best suited for sensitive data transmission?
Voltage to voltage converters are best defined as which of the answers below?
A typical DCS has at least four layers in it's architecture. Fieldbus and DeviceNet are all under the direct control of which of the layers below?
There are several different network access methods available to wired Ethernet. Which of the methods below is the one used by wired Ethernet?
Modbus to Ethernet/IP is the best example of which of the following converters?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that can have 8, 16, or 32 output points powered by 24Vdc or 120/230 Vac?
display resolution determines the graphic flexibility of the HMI hardware to be moved to different GUIs? which of the aspect ratios below would be most commonly used for a display?
Which answer below is best described as the RS-232 standard for voltage range to transmit a "Mark"?
Which of the answers below best defines the loop resistance range for a HART communication device?
In IPv4, it is possible to divide the class of network into a smaller network. Which of the terms below best describes this process?
There are commonly two configurations a programmer would use for workstations. Which of the answers below would best be described as a workstation that has the majority of the data processing done by the server?
In IPv4, if you are using a static IP address assignment, which of the actions from the answers below, are you preforming?
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a flashing alarm?
There are many options to choose from for alarm types. Which of the following alarm states can be best described as when the appropriate action is taken, the alarm does not return to normal?
Modbus protocol can implement data encapsulation over IP based networks. Which of the statements below is an disadvantage of using encapsulation?
Which of the answers is not an advantage of analog field communication? Choose the best answer from those below.
Which of the wire types below is best suited for networks in office or business environments?
Which of the answers below represents one of the types of cables not available for use in a Foundation fieldbus H1 transmission system?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 1?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "C"?
Which of the wire types below is best suited for field device transmissions?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below connects to servers that share business data?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?